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Tong Thi Tung Linh stands before the Ba Ria-Vung Tau People's Court, December 9, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Truong Ha A woman in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province was sentenced for life in prison for murdering her father with cyanide. Tong Thi Tung Linh, 21, was charged with murder, illegal trade of toxic substances and property destruction, the Ba Ria-Vung Tau People’s Court sentenced Thursday. Tran Thi Ngoc Thu, 31, who sold cyanide to Linh, was sentenced to two years in prison for illegal trade of toxic substances. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/woman-gets-life-sentence-for-murdering-father-with-cyanide-4548761.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-16

Two dogs of northern Vietnam's Hung Yen Province. Photo by VnExpress/Phuong Son A two-year-old boy in the northern province of Cao Bang was hospitalized Wednesday after being mauled by a neighbor’s dog. The boy was taken to Cao Bang general hospital with deep gashes on his face and head, along with blood loss, doctors at the hospital said. The father of the boy said he was playing in the yard when the dog attacked. The dog’s species has not been confirmed. The child had his wounds cleaned and stitched, and they were also inoculated against rabies. The child’s family has asked to transfer him to a hospital in Hanoi for continued treatment. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/toddler-mauled-by-neighbor-s-dog-4548684.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-16

The Ly Son Port on Quang Ngai's Ly Son Island is left in desolation as no ship could dock it due to bad weather, December 15, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Chi Tam Bad weather and rough seas have cut off Ly Son Island off the central coast for four days, sending prices skyrocketing there and preventing people from going to the mainland for medical requirements. A port official in Quang Ngai Province said Thursday that no high-speed boats or cargo vessels have been operating between the mainland and Ly Son Island since Monday. It means food has become scarce on the island, causing their prices to jump by around 20%. The situation has been a big problem for people who need to visit a hospital on the mainland. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/popular-tourism-island-ly-son-isolated-for-days-due-to-bad-weather-4548751.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-16

A bowl of condoms. Photo by Reuters A rising number of young people are getting STDs in HCMC, causing worried students to make a trip to the hospital to check for the disease. Minh Hieu, 19, went to the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Dermato Venereology because he suspected he had genital warts. While he was in university, he had a lover and they had anal sex. When tests revealed that he had genital warts and was infected with HIV, Hieu burst into tears. Dr. Doan Van Loi Em at the hospital said cases like Hieu's are not uncommon. Since the beginning of this year, he said, the hospital has recorded around 1,900 cases of genital warts among students. The number in 2020 was 1,700 and fewer in 2021, when there were many months of Covid-19 lockdown. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/more-and-more-young-people-are-getting-stds-4547734.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-16

Nguyen Van Tu is escorted by a police officer at the police station of Ha Tinh Province. Photo by police A man in Ha Tinh Province is facing criminal charges for setting his motorbike on fire after failing to persude police officers to spare him from DUI penalty. Nguyen Van Tu, 32, was put under house arrest Thursday as police investigated him for "resisting law enforcement officers performing official duties." Tu was stopped by police for an alcohol check while driving a motorbike along National Highway 15B on the evening of December 9. According to the police, he refused to take the breathalyzer test and began yelling at them. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/man-sets-fire-to-motorbike-after-getting-ticket-for-dui-4549103.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-16

Commuters wait on the platform of the Light Rail Transit-Line 1 (LRT1) Doroteo Jose Station in Manila for a train on Friday (January 29, 2022) as the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) announced on the billboard of the station that there will be no operations of the LRT1 on January 30 to make way for the upgrading of their signaling system. STAR / Miguel De Guzman MANILA, Philippines — Operations of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 will be shortened on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, the railway’s private operator announced Friday. Light Rail Manila Corp. said the last train at Baclaran Station will leave at 8 p.m. on December 24, Christmas Eve, while the last train from Roosevelt Station will leave at 8:15 p.m. Services will be even shorter on December 31, New Year’s Eve, when the last train from Baclaran will leave at 7 p.m. and from Roosevelt at 7:15 p.m. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/16/2231222/lrt-1-shorten-train-operations-christmas-eve-new-years-eve -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-16

Commuters avail free rides as part of the “Libreng Sakay” program at the Monumento EDSA carousel bus station in Caloocan City on August 6, 2022. The STAR / Jesse Bustos MANILA, Philippines — A business group expressed opposition to the proposal to allow hybrid and electric vehicles on the EDSA busway, stressing that doing so will reduce the efficiency of the capital region’s important transport corridor. In a statement Friday, the Management Association of the Philippines said that implementing the proposal allowing other vehicles on the EDSA busway “amounts to policy backsliding and will seriously set back the gains thus far achieved.” EDSA busway is used exclusively by public buses, reducing the amount of time spent by commuters on travel. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/16/2231269/biz-group-opposes-proposal-allow-hybrid-e-vehicles-edsa-busway -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-16

High school students wait for their time in front Marikina High School in Marikina on November 2, 2022. STAR / Walter Bollozos MANILA, Philippines — A teachers' group called on the Department of Education to investigate all angles of the recent maternity leave scam one of the agency's regional officials discovered. This comes after an official of the department's Taguig-Pateros school division exposed the supposed scam, alleging that it found some teachers filed maternity leaves up to 11 times in the span of three years. In a statement, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers Philippines hit those behind the scam as it questioned how such a scheme could have happened if it were truly an isolated incident. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/16/2231230/teachers-group-maternity-leave-scammers-could-not-have-acted-alone -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-16

This photo taken in July last year shows San Lazaro Hospitals employing a color coding system to distinguish different types of waste. Philstar.com / EC Toledo IV MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health said Friday it is collaborating with the Chinese government and the United Nations Development Programme to improve the management of medical waste in the country. The project will provide technical support and train healthcare professionals on the management of medical waste. Several equipment were also donated to the Philippine government, and will be distributed to hospitals and facilities. According to the health department, the project recognizes that effective medical waste management is an essential public health service. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/16/2231238/doh-works-china-undp-improve-medical-waste-management -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-16

Female entertainer reportedly attacked by capricious client A hostess filed a police report, saying she was slapped in the face and kicked multiple times by her client after she refused to give him a service after he had changed his mind. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280834-female-entertainer-reportedly-attacked-by-capricious-client/

A hostess filed a police report, saying she was slapped in the face and kicked multiple times by her client after she refused to give him a service after he had changed his mind. The victim, Ms. L, (real name withheld) was assisted by Pattaya patrol police around 6 AM today, December 16th. She was found alone with bruises and blood dripping from her face on the side of Sukhumvit 36/1 Road in the Banglamung district, Chonburi. While in a state of shock, L, a 30-year-old woman from Chiang Mai province, told police that her unnamed client had attacked her. The victim said she met her customer at a Pattaya bar and agreed to drink and provide what she called entertainment services for 2,000 baht. The perpetrator then invited her to his house in Soi Sukhumvit-Pattaya 36 to “hang out”. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/16/female-entertainer-reportedly-attacked-by-capricious-client-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-12-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Jungceylon reopens in time for high season in Patong PHOTO: Jungceylon Shopping Centre is open again There’s no more potent symbol of the rebooting of Phuket’s tourism and shopping than the reopening of Patong’s largest shopping precinct, Jungceylon. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280833-jungceylon-reopens-in-time-for-high-season-in-patong/

PHOTO: Jungceylon Shopping Centre is open again There’s no more potent symbol of the rebooting of Phuket’s tourism and shopping than the reopening of Patong’s largest shopping precinct, Jungceylon. Today is the first time the shopping centre has reopened since being closed down after Phuket Airport shut down flights in April 2020. Some of the shops tried to battle on and the centre was also used as vaccination location when vaccines became available. Earlier this year the Jungceylon management announced that it was intending to conduct a minor make-over of the facility and was aiming to re-open “before Christmas this year”. “…the first phase of Jungceylon’s revamp will be unveiled on 16 December ahead of Christmas and New Year.” Calling itself a “one-stop shopping destination encompassing fresh and immersive concepts…” today’s media release says the revamp will transform Jungceylon into a “new shopping experience in the heart of Patong”. Part of the makeover includes three new ‘zones’ – The Botanica Zone, The Jungle Zone and The Bay Zone. To celebrate today’s reopening Jungceylon is running promotions and events including the Tourist Privilege Card, Colour of Blooming Flowers, Flora Fairytale and Santa’s Treasure. There will also be the annual Phuket Carnival with floats travelling along the beachhead, starting at 4pm. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-life/jungceylon-reopens-in-time-for-high-season-in-patong/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2022-12-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Patong bar selling alcohol without a license Bangla Road, Patong. Photo: Flickr Phuket officials have taken action against a Patong bar, following complaints the venue was selling alcohol without a licence. The unnamed beer bar was visited by officials from the Kathu District Office, according to district chief Siwat Rawangkun. It was found to have no legal operating licences. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280832-patong-bar-selling-alcohol-without-a-license/

Bangla Road, Patong. Photo: Flickr Phuket officials have taken action against a Patong bar, following complaints the venue was selling alcohol without a licence. The unnamed beer bar was visited by officials from the Kathu District Office, according to district chief Siwat Rawangkun. It was found to have no legal operating licences. Police have been conducting regular raids to check on licensing, safety, fire preparedness, cannabis sellers and adherence to closing times in recent months. In this case, the authorities became involved after a number of official complaints were filed, alleging that the venue was operating illegally and playing loud music which was disturbing local residents. At the time of the visit by officials, the manager of the bar was unable to produce a legal licence to sell alcohol. According to a Phuket Express report, the unnamed manager was taken to Patong Police Station and will face legal proceedings. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/patong-bar-selling-alcohol-without-a-licence/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2022-12-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Phuket Takes In Highest Amount of Tourism Income During First 10 Months of 2022 BANGKOK (NNT) - Measures to stimulate tourism have resulted in Thailand becoming the destination of choice for foreign tourists. The return of revenue from tourism has allowed relevant businesses to recover and income to be dissipated nationwide. Phuket was found to have made the highest amount of income from tourism this year, taking in more than 127 billion baht in the first 10 months. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280831-phuket-takes-in-highest-amount-of-tourism-income-during-first-10-months-of-2022/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Measures to stimulate tourism have resulted in Thailand becoming the destination of choice for foreign tourists. The return of revenue from tourism has allowed relevant businesses to recover and income to be dissipated nationwide. Phuket was found to have made the highest amount of income from tourism this year, taking in more than 127 billion baht in the first 10 months. Deputy government spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana spoke of the success in achieving 10 million foreign tourist arrivals on December 10 this year. Efforts to revive tourism commenced with the Phuket Sandbox program which was then expanded to other areas of Thailand. Borders were ultimately completely reopened. Ms. Tipanan said the Thai public’s cooperation with health measures enabled the tourism scene to revive quickly. The success exceeded expectations, with 10 million foreign tourists having arrived between January 1 and December 10 this year. Ms. Tipanan indicated a large amount of money entered Thailand during January and October because of tourism. Many provinces experienced greater income from tourism, especially Phuket province which took in 127.927 billion baht. 2,329,894 foreign tourists visited the province during the aforementioned period. Runner-up Chonburi made 13.283 billion baht in tourism income from 975,026 foreign tourists. Surat Thani took in 7.586 billion baht from 606,812 foreign tourists. Ms. Tipanan added that based on real encounters and social media feedback, the public is aware of the successes of tourism stimulation measures. The measures prompted foreign tourists to select Thailand as their destination. In turn, this allowed all businesses relevant to tourism to recover and experience a jump in revenue. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221216092454468 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Licensed vendors allowed to sell cannabis buds, says Thai Public Health Ministry The Thai Ministry of Public Health has announced that it will allow the sale of cannabis buds by over 5,000 licensed vendors throughout the nation starting next month. As part of the control measures, however, the vendors’ and buyers’ information will be sent to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280830-licensed-vendors-allowed-to-sell-cannabis-buds-says-thai-public-health-ministry/

The Thai Ministry of Public Health has announced that it will allow the sale of cannabis buds by over 5,000 licensed vendors throughout the nation starting next month. As part of the control measures, however, the vendors’ and buyers’ information will be sent to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB). The cannabis bud is designated as a controlled herb, so vendors who want to sell it must first seek permission from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM), said Thongchai Lertwilairattanapong, director-general of the department. The DTAM department is working on setting up a system to record information on the sale of dried cannabis buds from licensed vendors, according to Thongchai, adding vendors cannot sell the bud to people under 20 years old. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/16/licensed-vendors-allowed-to-sell-cannabis-buds-says-thai-public-health-ministry/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-12-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Household Power Tariff Frozen from Jan to April BANGKOK, Dec 16 (TNA) – The power tariff will remain unchanged at 4.72 baht per unit but that for other groups of power users will rise to 5.69 baht from January to April next year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280829-household-power-tariff-frozen-from-jan-to-april/

BANGKOK, Dec 16 (TNA) – The power tariff will remain unchanged at 4.72 baht per unit but that for other groups of power users will rise to 5.69 baht from January to April next year. On Dec 15 the Energy Regulatory Commission announced the electricity fee of 4.72 baht per unit for households and 5.69 baht per units (up by 21%) for other kinds of power users. The decision complied with the instruction of the National Energy Policy Council to prevent impacts on the cost of living. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1077229 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-12-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Tuhao Investigation Treated As Special Case BANGKOK (NNT) - An investigation relating to the money laundering charge against Tuhao, a Chinese man accused of running illegal businesses in Thailand, will be treated as a special case by the Department of Special Investigation. The police have previously seized some 4 billion baht worth of assets from this suspect, in the forms of land deeds, houses, cars, and motorcycles. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280827-tuhao-investigation-treated-as-special-case/

BANGKOK (NNT) - An investigation relating to the money laundering charge against Tuhao, a Chinese man accused of running illegal businesses in Thailand, will be treated as a special case by the Department of Special Investigation. The police have previously seized some 4 billion baht worth of assets from this suspect, in the forms of land deeds, houses, cars, and motorcycles. The Ministry of Justice today announced that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will be handling Mr. Tuhao’s case. The announcement was made by Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsuthin, together with officials from the DSI and Office of the Narcotics Control Board. The handover of this case to the DSI was requested by Mr. Chuwit Kamolvisit, a former politician and nightlife business tycoon, who has been exposing the network of a Chinese crime syndicate involved in the so-called grey businesses in Thailand. The DSI decided to accept Mr. Chuwit’s request. The department is now investigating if more people are involved. DSI Deputy Director General Pol Maj Yuthana Praedam said other criminal charges linked to Mr. Tuhao are still being handled by the attorney-general and the police. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221216091337460 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Minister Thanakorn Gives Out Policies To PRD, Emphasizes Two-Way Communication BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister’s Office minister has given his policies to Public Relations Department (PRD) personnel, asking for the PRD to perform an added role in coordination. In this way, public plights may be swiftly relayed to state agencies and action can be taken to resolve problems quickly. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280825-minister-thanakorn-gives-out-policies-to-prd-emphasizes-two-way-communication/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister’s Office minister has given his policies to Public Relations Department (PRD) personnel, asking for the PRD to perform an added role in coordination. In this way, public plights may be swiftly relayed to state agencies and action can be taken to resolve problems quickly. Prime Minister’s Office Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana delivered his policies to PRD personnel at the department’s headquarters in Phayathai district, Bangkok. The policy brief was part of an activity to foster understanding among PRD personnel about current public communication guidelines. The day’s activity was also partaken in by PRD Director-General Lt. Gen. Sansern Kaewkamnerd and Prime Minister’s Office Permanent Secretary Teerapong Wongsiwawilas. PRD executives and personnel from headquarters as well as provincial offices were in attendance to hear out the policies. Minister Thanakorn commended the PRD for having brought about changes and performing as an agency the public could rely on. In keeping with present-day communication demands, he said accuracy, conciseness, and target matching are needed. He is emphasizing two-way communication between the government and the public. This would enable public input to be fed back to the government. He also emphasized constructive communication and the relay of facts, which will enable bodies of knowledge to be fostered among the public. The hope is to facilitate people’s capacity to make analyses of information. The minister also placed importance on online communication. He asked the PRD to take government policies and initiatives and use them to create awareness for the public. This would especially be true for public complaints, where the PRD would now perform as a coordinating agency. Relaying public plights to the responsible agencies would then enable assistance and remedies to be issued swiftly. Mr. Thanakorn noted he is familiar with the PRD director-general as the two worked together when he was the government spokesperson. He said this gave him confidence that changes in the PRD’s performance will be in a positive direction. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221216090718455 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!